Mathematicians Transcend a Geometric Theory of Motion
More than 30 years ago, Andreas Floer changed geometry. Now, two mathematicians have finally figured out how to extend his revolutionary perspective......»»
Pre-COVID inventory levels may not return
The automotive industry's "new normal" might be characterized by lower inventory levels than before the pandemic, as well as more of an emphasis on pre-selling and secure supply chains, Cloud Theory says......»»
New theory may explain Earth"s oxygen-rich atmosphere and the late evolution of animal life
A new study may have found a missing link that helps explain the Earth's unique oxygen-rich atmosphere—and the evolution of animal life on the planet......»»
The solid legal theory behind Nintendo’s new emulator takedown effort
Dolphin's included decryption key is key to Nintendo's DMCA arguments. Enlarge / This Dolphin is not currently under legal threat from Nintendo. (credit: Flickr / Andreas Ahrens) When it comes to emulation, Nintendo has.....»»
New high resolution X-ray imaging technique can image biological specimens without causing damage
A pollen grain showing the nanofoam within or a diatom with the individual geometric structures inside clearly visible: Using high-energy X-rays from the PETRA III synchrotron light source at DESY, a team led by CFEL scientists Saša Bajt and Henry C.....»»
X-ray emissions from black hole jets vary unexpectedly, challenging leading model of particle acceleration
Researchers discovered only relatively recently that black hole jets emit X-rays, and how the jets accelerate particles to this high-energy state is still a mystery. Surprising new findings in Nature Astronomy appear to rule out one leading theory, o.....»»
Active Brownian particles have four distinct states of motion, researchers find
Active Brownian motion describes particles that can propel themselves forward while still being subjected to random Brownian motions as they are jostled around by their neighboring particles. Through a new analysis published in The European Physical.....»»
Stephen Hawking"s last collaborator on physicist"s final theory
When Thomas Hertog was first summoned to Stephen Hawking's office in the late 1990s, there was an instant connection between the young Belgian researcher and the legendary British theoretical physicist......»»
The Office vs. The Big Bang Theory: which one is the better sitcom?
The Office and The Big Bang Theory are both great sitcoms, but which one is better? Digital Trends weighs the pros and cons to both shows......»»
Here"s What Causes Motion Sickness
Here's how to reconcile the mismatch in what your senses are telling your brain.....»»
New methods will allow for better tests of Einstein"s general theory of relativity using LIGO data
Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity describes how the fabric of space and time, or spacetime, is curved in response to mass. Our sun, for example, warps space around us such that planet Earth rolls around the sun like a marble tossed into.....»»
Quit the geopolitical conspiracy theory on Oppo"s chip design flop
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo disbanded its chip design house Zeku in May, stimulating commentary on Zeku being the latest victim of the US-China chip war among the media in China. However, blaming geopolitical pressure for Zeku's failure does not he.....»»
Quantum Theory"s "Measurement Problem" May Be a Poison Pill for Objective Reality
Solving a notorious quantum quandary could require abandoning some of science’s most cherished assumptions about the physical world.....»»
These Are the Most Bizarre Numbers in the Universe
Most real numbers are unknown—even to mathematicians.....»»
Apple updates Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Motion, Compressor for Mac with support for iPad apps
Apple on Tuesday officially launched Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for the iPad, and to support that effort the company has also updated the Mac apps.Final Cut Pro and iMovieThe new app updates are meant to help integrate features, so that users can us.....»»
What constitutes a paradigm shift? An olive shrub"s mating system as a case study of Kuhn"s theory
Philosopher Thomas Kuhn's influential theory of how scientific knowledge is built introduced the term "paradigm shift" to explain a transformation of a field's ideas and methods. "A Paradigm Shift, or a Paradigm Adjustment? The Evolution of the Oleac.....»»
NAND flash prices may level off after 3Q23, says Silicon Motion
NAND flash memory prices are unlikely to stabilize until after the third quarter of 2023, according to Wallace Kou, president and CEO of flash device controller specialist Silicon Motion......»»
Book: Draft No. 4: On the Writing Process
John McPhee’s Levels of the Game was published when I was three. I’ve read many books about tennis, but it’s still my favorite, with String Theory: David Foster Wallace on Tennis coming in a close second. Both books share extraordin.....»»
Study reveals generation mechanism of radiative effects on novel active optical hyperspectral LiDAR system
Both the geometric and spectral information of the target are available with the hyperspectral light detection and ranging (LiDAR) in a single measurement. This advanced technique extends the scope of imaging spectroscopy to spectral three-dimensiona.....»»
Theoretical study offers proof that one parallel world cannot be extremely different from the other
Theoretical string theory in theoretical physics predicts the existence of parallel worlds (mirror symmetry prediction). These two worlds (A-side and B-side) are supposed to differ in terms of the six-dimensional spaces (A and B) hidden in each world.....»»
Biophysicists design new cell-like transport system, important milestone for synthetic biology
Creating artificial cells with life-like characteristics out of a minimal set of components is a major goal of synthetic biology. Autonomous motion is a key capability here, and one that is difficult to reproduce in the test tube. A team led by physi.....»»